Principal Product Manager

Equinix • Toronto, ON

42d

About The Position

Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Job Summary As a Principal Product Manager for Equinix’s Physical Interconnection Portfolio, you will partner with the Senior Director Product Manager and lead end-to-end product strategy, roadmap definition, and execution for core physical interconnection capabilities. You will shape the future of cloud networking, hybrid multi-cloud connectivity, and AI agentic networking. You’ll partner closely with engineering, architecture, UX, operations, sales, and marketing to deliver impactful products that accelerate customer adoption and drive platform growth. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for a product leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, customer needs, and business outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in cloud/AI networking, service provider networking, hybrid multicloud, interconnection, or related domains.
• Strong technical understanding of: Layer 1, 2 & 3 networking fundamentals Cloud networking services (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud, etc.) Global and Regional Carrier Network and Fiber strategies Global WAN Architectures SDN architectures and APIs Network automation and orchestration platforms
• Experience with Pricing Analysis and Market Growth strategies
• Ability to synthesize technical concepts into customer and business value
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience working with global engineering and cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience with interconnection platforms, carrier networking, or digital exchange services
• Familiarity with network security, encryption, and zero-trust architectures
• Exposure to ML/AI-based networking optimizations is a plus
• MBA or background in strategy, business, or entrepreneurship

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision Define and evolve the product vision and long-term roadmap for Equinix Physical Interconnection (Cross Connects, Metro Connect, Fiber Connect), aligned with company strategy and customer needs Identify market opportunities in areas such as cloud networking, AI networking, ecosystem expansion, and distributed architectures Develop business cases, pricing strategies, and investment plans for market expansion and new capabilities
• Product Development & Execution Drive product requirements, feature prioritization, and backlog management with engineering teams Translate complex technical concepts into actionable product requirements and user experiences Guide cross-functional teams through design, development, launch, and iteration
• Customer & Market Engagement Engage with enterprise, cloud, network, AI and digital service provider customers to understand use cases, pain points, and emerging trends Partner with customer-success and field teams to support strategic customer conversations
• Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, operations, security, legal, and go-to-market teams Enable sales and marketing teams with product positioning, messaging, and collateral Serve as a thought leader in cloud networking, hybrid multicloud architecture, AI networking and ecosystem interconnection
• Performance & Metrics Define KPIs and success metrics to measure product performance and adoption Analyze product and usage data to inform roadmap decisions and product optimizations

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
• US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
• Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees